| Elements of Success |
All WACO students will: |
1. Communicate effectively.
Use effective writing, speaking, and listening skills.
2. Develop and exhibit social responsibility.
Cope with social and personal challenges (peer pressure, reasoning,
decision-making).
3. Demonstrate basic academic skills.
Perform basic skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social
studies.
4. Think critically and solve problems.
Apply critical-thinking strategies to solving problems and decision-
making.
5. Use and apply technology skills.
6. Commit to learning as a life-long process.
Use skills to continue learning.
Adapt to change.
Evaluate and improve own performances.
7. Develop and use social skills.
Demonstrate personal responsibility in all situations.
Cooperate with others as part of a team.
Use leadership skills.
Respect self, others, property.
Work independently, using organizational skills, goal-setting, self-
motivation.
Accept criticism.
8. Strive to lead a balanced life.
Experience arts, sports, music, recreation, leisure activities, and
community responsibility.
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
9. Embrace diversity.
Understand global relationships.
Accept and appreciate differences in others.
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